U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Background
The U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

Grant Details
We invite proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Rwanda through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Examples of PD Small Grants Program programs include:
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions
- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs.

Eligibility Requirements
The PD Section encourages applications from U.S. and other foreign organizations:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Cultural organizations
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Governmental institutions.
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
Length of performance period: Six to 12 months.
Anticipated program start date: May 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024.

Grant Value
Total available funding: Subject to funding availability.
Awards may range from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $25,000.